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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 462.80 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 462.80 and 154.68 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 462.80 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/462.80 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 462.80 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 71,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,585.90/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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