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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.54, 461.32 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.54, 461.32 and 153.42 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.54 : 461.32 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.54/461.32 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.54x = 461.32 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.54x = 70,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,775.71/307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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