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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 463.12 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 463.12 and 154.70 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 463.12 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/463.12 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 463.12 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 71,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,644.28/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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