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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 461.55 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 461.55 and 153.80 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 461.55 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/461.55 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 461.55 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 70,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,986.39/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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