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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.76, 458.58 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.76, 458.58 and 151.61 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.76 : 458.58 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.76/458.58 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.76x = 458.58 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.76x = 69,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,523.02/305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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