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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 460.03 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 460.03 and 152.56 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 460.03 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/460.03 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 460.03 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 70,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,181.36/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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