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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 458.77 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 458.77 and 151.74 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 458.77 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/458.77 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 458.77 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 69,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,613.76/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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