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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.13, 457.98 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.13, 457.98 and 151.23 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.13 : 457.98 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.13/457.98 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.13x = 457.98 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.13x = 69,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,260.32/305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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