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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 461.46 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 461.46 and 153.82 is: 230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 461.46 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/461.46 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 461.46 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 70,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,982.93/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.60

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