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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 462.93 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 462.93 and 154.86 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 462.93 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/462.93 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 462.93 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 71,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,689.34/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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