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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.04, 459.26 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.04, 459.26 and 152.07 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 459.26 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/459.26 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 459.26 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 69,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,838.91/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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