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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 306.12 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 306.12 and 153.33 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 306.12 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/306.12 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 306.12 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 46,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937.38/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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