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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 460.49 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 460.49 and 152.92 is: 229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 460.49 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/460.49 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 460.49 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 70,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,415.83/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.02

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