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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 463.71 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 463.71 and 154.87 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 463.71 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/463.71 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 463.71 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 71,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,814.77/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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