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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 456.25 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 456.25 and 150.45 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 456.25 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/456.25 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 456.25 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 68,642.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,642.81/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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