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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.93, 460.39 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.93, 460.39 and 153.05 is: 229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.93 : 460.39 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.93/460.39 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.93x = 460.39 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.93x = 70,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,460.77/306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.57

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