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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.45, 459.23 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.45, 459.23 and 152.21 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.45 : 459.23 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.45/459.23 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.45x = 459.23 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.45x = 69,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,899.40/306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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