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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.57, 461.26 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.57, 461.26 and 151.30 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.57 : 461.26 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.57/461.26 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.57x = 461.26 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.57x = 69,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,785.58/307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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