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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 460.55 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 460.55 and 153.06 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 460.55 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/460.55 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 460.55 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 70,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,490.44/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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