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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.49, 461.04 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.49, 461.04 and 151.21 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.49 : 461.04 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.49/461.04 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.49x = 461.04 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.49x = 69,712.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,712.71/307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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