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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 459.90 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 459.90 and 152.28 is: 228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 459.90 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/459.90 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 459.90 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 70,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,033.57/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.67

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