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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.41, 456.19 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.41, 456.19 and 150.03 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.41 : 456.19 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.41/456.19 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.41x = 456.19 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.41x = 68,442.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,442.19/304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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