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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.51, 462.80 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.51, 462.80 and 154.41 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.51 : 462.80 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.51/462.80 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.51x = 462.80 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.51x = 71,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,459.60/308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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