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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.96, 457.56 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.96, 457.56 and 150.98 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.96 : 457.56 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.96/457.56 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.96x = 457.56 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.96x = 69,082.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,082.41/304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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