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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 460.02 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 460.02 and 152.68 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 460.02 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/460.02 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 460.02 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 70,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,235.85/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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