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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 460.30 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 460.30 and 152.78 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 460.30 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/460.30 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 460.30 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 70,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,324.63/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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