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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.74, 463.08 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.74, 463.08 and 154.54 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.74 : 463.08 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.74/463.08 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.74x = 463.08 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.74x = 71,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,564.38/308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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