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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.66, 458.16 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.66, 458.16 and 151.26 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.66 : 458.16 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.66/458.16 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.66x = 458.16 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.66x = 69,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,299.00/305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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