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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.53, 459.41 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.53, 459.41 and 152.13 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.53 : 459.41 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.53/459.41 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.53x = 459.41 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.53x = 69,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,888.42/306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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