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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 461.88 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 461.88 and 153.93 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 461.88 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/461.88 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 461.88 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 71,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,094.88/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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