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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 463.44 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 463.44 and 154.88 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 463.44 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/463.44 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 463.44 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 71,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,777.59/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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