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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 459.38 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 459.38 and 152.12 is: 228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 459.38 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/459.38 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 459.38 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 69,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,880.89/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.15

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