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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.57, 461.04 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.57, 461.04 and 153.40 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.57 : 461.04 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.57/461.04 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.57x = 461.04 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.57x = 70,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,723.54/307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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