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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 461.24 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 461.24 and 153.51 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 461.24 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/461.24 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 461.24 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 70,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,804.95/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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