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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 456.26 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 456.26 and 150.07 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 456.26 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/456.26 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 456.26 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 68,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,469.05/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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