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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 456.81 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 456.81 and 150.37 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 456.81 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/456.81 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 456.81 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 68,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,691.38/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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