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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 461.49 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 461.49 and 151.60 is: 227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 461.49 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/461.49 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 461.49 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 69,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,961.88/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.30

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