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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 459.96 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 459.96 and 152.52 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 459.96 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/459.96 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 459.96 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 70,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,153.10/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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