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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.36, 457.80 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.36, 457.80 and 151.14 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.36 : 457.80 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.36/457.80 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.36x = 457.80 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.36x = 69,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,191.89/305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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