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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 458.75 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 458.75 and 151.76 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 458.75 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/458.75 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 458.75 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 69,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,618.85/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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