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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.55, 462.58 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.55, 462.58 and 154.40 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.55 : 462.58 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.55/462.58 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.55x = 462.58 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.55x = 71,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,419.65/308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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