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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 455.84 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 455.84 and 149.94 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 455.84 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/455.84 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 455.84 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 68,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,347.90/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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