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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.71, 456.78 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.71, 456.78 and 150.54 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.71 : 456.78 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.71/456.78 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.71x = 456.78 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.71x = 68,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,763.66/304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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