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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 459.66 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 459.66 and 152.30 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 459.66 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/459.66 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 459.66 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 70,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,004.50/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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