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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.90, 461.22 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.90, 461.22 and 151.50 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.90 : 461.22 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.90/461.22 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.90x = 461.22 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.90x = 69,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,872.53/307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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