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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 461.43 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 461.43 and 153.75 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 461.43 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/461.43 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 461.43 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 70,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,944.86/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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