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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 456.51 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 456.51 and 150.22 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 456.51 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/456.51 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 456.51 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 68,576.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,576.93/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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