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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.18, 457.56 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.18, 457.56 and 151.17 is: 226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.18 : 457.56 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.18/457.56 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.18x = 457.56 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.18x = 69,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,168.59/305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.65

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