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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 458.52 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 458.52 and 151.68 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 458.52 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/458.52 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 458.52 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 69,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,548.31/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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