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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 463.70 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 463.70 and 154.98 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 463.70 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/463.70 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 463.70 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 71,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,864.61/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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