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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 457.85 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 457.85 and 151.28 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 457.85 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/457.85 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 457.85 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 69,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,263.55/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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