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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.28 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.28 and 152.67 is: 228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.28 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.28 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.28 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 70,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,270.18/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.92

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