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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 456.15 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 456.15 and 149.93 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 456.15 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/456.15 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 456.15 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 68,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,388.29/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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