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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 461.66 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 461.66 and 153.79 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 461.66 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/461.66 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 461.66 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 70,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,997.92/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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