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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.79, 462.84 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.79, 462.84 and 154.49 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.79 : 462.84 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.79/462.84 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.79x = 462.84 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.79x = 71,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,501.84/308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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