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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.96, 461.57 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.96, 461.57 and 153.92 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.96 : 461.57 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.96/461.57 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.96x = 461.57 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.96x = 71,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,045.24/307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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