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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 458.06 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 458.06 and 151.38 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 458.06 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/458.06 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 458.06 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 69,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,340.37/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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