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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 463.25 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 463.25 and 154.51 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 463.25 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/463.25 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 463.25 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 71,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,575.99/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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