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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 457.58 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 457.58 and 151.07 is: 226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 457.58 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/457.58 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 457.58 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 69,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,124.70/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.46

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