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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.49, 459.31 and 152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.49, 459.31 and 152.27 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.49 : 459.31 = 152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.49/459.31 = 152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.49x = 459.31 × 152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.49x = 69,938.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,938.37/306.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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