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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 456.06 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 456.06 and 149.98 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 456.06 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/456.06 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 456.06 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 68,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,399.88/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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