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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 459.14 and 152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 459.14 and 152.27 is: 228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 459.14 = 152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/459.14 = 152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 459.14 × 152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 69,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,914.49/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.28

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