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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 463.14 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 463.14 and 154.55 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 463.14 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/463.14 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 463.14 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 71,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,575.97/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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