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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.06, 456.13 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.06, 456.13 and 149.96 is: 224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.06 : 456.13 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.06/456.13 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.06x = 456.13 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.06x = 68,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,401.25/304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.96

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