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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 456.41 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 456.41 and 150.18 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 456.41 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/456.41 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 456.41 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 68,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,545.18/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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