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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.29 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.29 and 152.16 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.29 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.29 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.29 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 69,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,885.57/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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