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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 460.48 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 460.48 and 152.92 is: 229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 460.48 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/460.48 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 460.48 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 70,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,416.60/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.46

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