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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 455.84 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 455.84 and 152 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 455.84 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/455.84 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 455.84 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 69,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,287.68/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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