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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.62, 459.70 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.62, 459.70 and 152.65 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.62 : 459.70 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.62/459.70 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.62x = 459.70 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.62x = 70,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,173.77/306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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