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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 460.80 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 460.80 and 153.27 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 460.80 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/460.80 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 460.80 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 70,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,626.82/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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