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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.03, 466.38 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.03, 466.38 and 154.83 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.03 : 466.38 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.03/466.38 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.03x = 466.38 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.03x = 72,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,209.62/311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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