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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 459.59 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 459.59 and 152.42 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 459.59 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/459.59 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 459.59 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 70,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,047.65/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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