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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.69, 461.20 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.69, 461.20 and 153.73 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.69 : 461.20 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.69/461.20 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.69x = 461.20 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.69x = 70,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,900.28/307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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