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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.11, 458.82 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.11, 458.82 and 151.88 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.11 : 458.82 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.11/458.82 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.11x = 458.82 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.11x = 69,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,687.59/306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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