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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 461.19 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 461.19 and 153.50 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 461.19 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/461.19 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 461.19 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 70,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,792.67/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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