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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 460.93 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 460.93 and 153.55 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 460.93 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/460.93 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 460.93 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 70,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,775.80/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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