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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 461.28 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 461.28 and 153.60 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 461.28 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/461.28 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 461.28 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 70,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,852.61/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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