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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 458.08 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 458.08 and 151.22 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 458.08 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/458.08 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 458.08 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 69,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,270.86/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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