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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 461.54 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 461.54 and 153.56 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 461.54 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/461.54 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 461.54 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 70,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,873.02/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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