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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 461.25 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 461.25 and 153.76 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 461.25 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/461.25 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 461.25 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 70,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,921.80/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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