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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 461.04 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 461.04 and 153.36 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 461.04 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/461.04 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 461.04 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 70,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,705.38/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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