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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.17, 458.67 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.17, 458.67 and 151.92 is: 227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.17 : 458.67 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.17/458.67 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.17x = 458.67 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.17x = 69,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,681.15/306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.59

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