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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.96, 458.37 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.96, 458.37 and 151.81 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.96 : 458.37 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.96/458.37 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.96x = 458.37 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.96x = 69,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,582.58/305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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