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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.69, 463.26 and 154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.69, 463.26 and 154.57 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.69 : 463.26 = 154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.69/463.26 = 154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.69x = 463.26 × 154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.69x = 71,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,605.95/308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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