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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 457.19 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 457.19 and 150.69 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 457.19 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/457.19 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 457.19 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 68,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,893.96/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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