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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.11, 457.71 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.11, 457.71 and 151.12 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.11 : 457.71 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.11/457.71 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.11x = 457.71 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.11x = 69,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,169.14/305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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