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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.83, 458.90 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.83, 458.90 and 151.75 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.83 : 458.90 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.83/458.90 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.83x = 458.90 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.83x = 69,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,640.60/305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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