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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.55, 462.45 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.55, 462.45 and 154.12 is: 230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.55 : 462.45 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.55/462.45 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.55x = 462.45 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.55x = 71,272.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,272.79/308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.99

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