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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 457.81 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 457.81 and 151.05 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 457.81 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/457.81 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 457.81 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 69,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,152.20/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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