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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.82, 456.96 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.82, 456.96 and 150.67 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.82 : 456.96 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.82/456.96 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.82x = 456.96 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.82x = 68,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,849.02/304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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