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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.81, 456.89 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.81, 456.89 and 150.41 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.81 : 456.89 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.81/456.89 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.81x = 456.89 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.81x = 68,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,719.49/304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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