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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 457.75 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 457.75 and 151.03 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 457.75 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/457.75 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 457.75 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 69,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,134.74/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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