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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 456.27 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 456.27 and 150.19 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 456.27 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/456.27 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 456.27 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 68,527.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,527.19/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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