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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.33, 308.15 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.33, 308.15 and 153.40 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.33 : 308.15 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.33/308.15 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.33x = 308.15 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.33x = 47,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,270.11/205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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