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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 459.11 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 459.11 and 152.15 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 459.11 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/459.11 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 459.11 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 69,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,851.67/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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