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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.49, 458.28 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.49, 458.28 and 151.48 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.49 : 458.28 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.49/458.28 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.49x = 458.28 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.49x = 69,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,420.25/305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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