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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 457.59 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 457.59 and 151.08 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 457.59 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/457.59 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 457.59 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 69,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,132.70/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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