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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 458.22 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 458.22 and 151.32 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 458.22 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/458.22 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 458.22 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 69,337.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,337.85/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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