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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.97, 458.91 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.97, 458.91 and 151.82 is: 227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.97 : 458.91 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.97/458.91 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.97x = 458.91 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.97x = 69,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,669.42/305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.70

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