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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.55, 456.86 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.55, 456.86 and 150.65 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.55 : 456.86 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.55/456.86 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.55x = 456.86 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.55x = 68,824.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,824.05/304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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