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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 460.41 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 460.41 and 152.80 is: 228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 460.41 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/460.41 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 460.41 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 70,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,347.58/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.89

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