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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.18, 463.52 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.18, 463.52 and 154.92 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.18 : 463.52 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.18/463.52 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.18x = 463.52 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.18x = 71,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,807.74/309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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