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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.36 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.36 and 152.06 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.36 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.36 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.36 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 69,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,847.98/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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