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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 460.92 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 460.92 and 153.11 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 460.92 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/460.92 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 460.92 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 70,570.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,570.31/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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