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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.45, 460.85 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.45, 460.85 and 151.38 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.45 : 460.85 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.45/460.85 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.45x = 460.85 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.45x = 69,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,764.99/307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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