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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.93, 460.35 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.93, 460.35 and 152.81 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.93 : 460.35 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.93/460.35 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.93x = 460.35 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.93x = 70,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,343.78/306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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