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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 459.37 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 459.37 and 152.09 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 459.37 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/459.37 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 459.37 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 69,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,865.20/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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