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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 455.90 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 455.90 and 149.77 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 455.90 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/455.90 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 455.90 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 68,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,282.51/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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