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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.99, 463.57 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.99, 463.57 and 154.73 is: 232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.99 : 463.57 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.99/463.57 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.99x = 463.57 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.99x = 71,725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,725.09/308.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.13

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