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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 461.79 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 461.79 and 153.73 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 461.79 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/461.79 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 461.79 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 70,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,989.82/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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