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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 461.16 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 461.16 and 153.27 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 461.16 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/461.16 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 461.16 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 70,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,681.99/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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