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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.69, 462.45 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.69, 462.45 and 154.43 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.69 : 462.45 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.69/462.45 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.69x = 462.45 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.69x = 71,416.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,416.15/308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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