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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 459.58 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 459.58 and 152.22 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 459.58 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/459.58 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 459.58 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 69,957.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,957.27/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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