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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 457.76 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 457.76 and 151.06 is: 226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 457.76 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/457.76 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 457.76 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 69,149.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,149.23/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.39

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