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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 456.26 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 456.26 and 150.29 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 456.26 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/456.26 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 456.26 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 68,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,568.28/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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