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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 458.84 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 458.84 and 152.01 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 458.84 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/458.84 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 458.84 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 69,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,748.27/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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