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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.43, 456.93 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.43, 456.93 and 150.47 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.43 : 456.93 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.43/456.93 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.43x = 456.93 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.43x = 68,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,754.26/304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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