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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.72, 457.14 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.72, 457.14 and 150.67 is: 226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.72 : 457.14 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.72/457.14 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.72x = 457.14 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.72x = 68,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,877.28/304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.03

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