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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 459.80 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 459.80 and 152.43 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 459.80 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/459.80 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 459.80 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 70,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,086.55/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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