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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 456.57 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 456.57 and 150.28 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 456.57 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/456.57 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 456.57 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 68,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,613.34/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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