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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.43, 461.02 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.43, 461.02 and 153.30 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.43 : 461.02 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.43/461.02 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.43x = 461.02 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.43x = 70,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674.37/307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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