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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.78, 461.06 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.78, 461.06 and 153.60 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.78 : 461.06 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.78/461.06 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.78x = 461.06 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.78x = 70,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,818.82/307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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