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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 460.78 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 460.78 and 153.18 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 460.78 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/460.78 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 460.78 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 70,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,583.63/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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