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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.80, 460.29 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.80, 460.29 and 152.77 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.80 : 460.29 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.80/460.29 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.80x = 460.29 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.80x = 70,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,318.50/306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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