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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.91, 457.51 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.91, 457.51 and 150.96 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.91 : 457.51 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.91/457.51 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.91x = 457.51 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.91x = 69,065.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,065.33/304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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