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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.97, 459 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.97, 459 and 151.90 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.97 : 459 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.97/459 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.97x = 459 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.97x = 69,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,722.10/305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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