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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 461.26 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 461.26 and 153.63 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 461.26 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/461.26 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 461.26 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 70,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,863.57/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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