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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.75, 462.98 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.75, 462.98 and 154.64 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.75 : 462.98 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.75/462.98 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.75x = 462.98 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.75x = 71,596.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,596.77/308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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