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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.87, 457.48 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.87, 457.48 and 150.93 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.87 : 457.48 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.87/457.48 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.87x = 457.48 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.87x = 69,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,047.46/304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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