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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.09, 457.88 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.09, 457.88 and 151.06 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.09 : 457.88 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.09/457.88 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.09x = 457.88 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.09x = 69,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,168.30/305.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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