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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 462.90 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 462.90 and 154.65 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 462.90 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/462.90 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 462.90 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 71,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,587.49/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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