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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.93, 458.77 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.93, 458.77 and 151.80 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.93 : 458.77 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.93/458.77 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.93x = 458.77 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.93x = 69,641.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,641.29/305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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