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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 460.20 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 460.20 and 152.75 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 460.20 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/460.20 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 460.20 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 70,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,295.55/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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