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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 455.82 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 455.82 and 150.13 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 455.82 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/455.82 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 455.82 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 68,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,432.26/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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