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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 311.15 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 311.15 and 153.36 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 311.15 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/311.15 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 311.15 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 47,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,718.35/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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