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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.71, 458.28 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.71, 458.28 and 151.54 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.71 : 458.28 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.71/458.28 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.71x = 458.28 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.71x = 69,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,447.75/305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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