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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 462.03 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 462.03 and 153.90 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 462.03 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/462.03 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 462.03 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 71,106.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,106.42/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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