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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 460.50 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 460.50 and 152.92 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 460.50 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/460.50 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 460.50 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 70,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,419.66/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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