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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 461.22 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 461.22 and 153.26 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 461.22 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/461.22 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 461.22 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 70,686.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,686.58/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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