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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.67, 458.16 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.67, 458.16 and 151.27 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.67 : 458.16 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.67/458.16 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.67x = 458.16 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.67x = 69,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,304.72/305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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