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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 460.08 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 460.08 and 152.79 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 460.08 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/460.08 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 460.08 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 70,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,295.62/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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