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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 462.41 and 154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 462.41 and 154.37 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 462.41 = 154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/462.41 = 154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 462.41 × 154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 71,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,379.15/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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