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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.69, 461.28 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.69, 461.28 and 153.69 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.69 : 461.28 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.69/461.28 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.69x = 461.28 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.69x = 70,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,894.12/307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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