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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.79, 456.99 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.79, 456.99 and 150.38 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.79 : 456.99 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.79/456.99 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.79x = 456.99 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.79x = 68,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,719.87/304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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