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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 459.61 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 459.61 and 152.58 is: 228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 459.61 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/459.61 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 459.61 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 70,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,127.29/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.73

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