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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 461.64 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 461.64 and 153.68 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 461.64 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/461.64 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 461.64 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 70,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,944.84/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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