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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.61, 459.57 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.61, 459.57 and 152.38 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.61 : 459.57 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.61/459.57 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.61x = 459.57 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.61x = 70,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,030.81/306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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