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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.50, 453.91 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.50, 453.91 and 150.50 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.50 : 453.91 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.50/453.91 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.50x = 453.91 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.50x = 68,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,313.46/302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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