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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.34, 458.06 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.34, 458.06 and 151.27 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.34 : 458.06 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.34/458.06 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.34x = 458.06 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.34x = 69,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,291.69/305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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