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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 461.77 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 461.77 and 153.93 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 461.77 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/461.77 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 461.77 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 71,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,081.60/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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