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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 462.79 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 462.79 and 154.61 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 462.79 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/462.79 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 462.79 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 71,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,551.96/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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