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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.05, 457.62 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.05, 457.62 and 151.15 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.05 : 457.62 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.05/457.62 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.05x = 457.62 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.05x = 69,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,166.22/305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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