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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.80, 456.89 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.80, 456.89 and 150.50 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.80 : 456.89 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.80/456.89 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.80x = 456.89 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.80x = 68,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,759.66/304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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