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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 307.35 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 307.35 and 153.11 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 307.35 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/307.35 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 307.35 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 47,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,059.13/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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