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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 458.97 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 458.97 and 151.98 is: 227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 458.97 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/458.97 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 458.97 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 69,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,751.97/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.89

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