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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.30, 460.70 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.30, 460.70 and 153.14 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.30 : 460.70 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.30/460.70 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.30x = 460.70 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.30x = 70,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,551.40/307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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