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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 459.30 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 459.30 and 152.06 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 459.30 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/459.30 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 459.30 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 69,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,841.16/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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