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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 459.71 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 459.71 and 152.73 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 459.71 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/459.71 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 459.71 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 70,211.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,211.89/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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