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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 457.01 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 457.01 and 150.57 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 457.01 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/457.01 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 457.01 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 68,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,810.10/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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