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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 461.93 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 461.93 and 153.82 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 461.93 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/461.93 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 461.93 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 71,054.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,054.07/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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