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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 459.11 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 459.11 and 152 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 459.11 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/459.11 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 459.11 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 69,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,783.96/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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