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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.21, 457.53 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.21, 457.53 and 151.04 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.21 : 457.53 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.21/457.53 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.21x = 457.53 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.21x = 69,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,105.33/305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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