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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 456.78 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 456.78 and 150.48 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 456.78 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/456.78 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 456.78 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 68,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,736.25/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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