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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 462.23 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 462.23 and 153.86 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 462.23 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/462.23 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 462.23 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 71,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,120.25/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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