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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.70, 461.18 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.70, 461.18 and 153.74 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.70 : 461.18 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.70/461.18 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.70x = 461.18 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.70x = 70,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,898.74/307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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