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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 456.41 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 456.41 and 150.09 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 456.41 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/456.41 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 456.41 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 68,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,501.83/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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