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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.34, 457.62 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.34, 457.62 and 151.31 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.34 : 457.62 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.34/457.62 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.34x = 457.62 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.34x = 69,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,240.19/305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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