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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.75, 462.89 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.75, 462.89 and 154.60 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.75 : 462.89 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.75/462.89 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.75x = 462.89 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.75x = 71,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,562.02/308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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