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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 460.66 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 460.66 and 155 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 460.66 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/460.66 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 460.66 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 71,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,402.30/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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