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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 461.64 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 461.64 and 153.90 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 461.64 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/461.64 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 461.64 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 71,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,046.40/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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