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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 462.71 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 462.71 and 152.39 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 462.71 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/462.71 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 462.71 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 70,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,510.44/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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