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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 459.78 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 459.78 and 152.60 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 459.78 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/459.78 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 459.78 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 70,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,162.43/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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