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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.53, 462.80 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.53, 462.80 and 154.43 is: 231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.53 : 462.80 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.53/462.80 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.53x = 462.80 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.53x = 71,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,470.20/308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.65

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