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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 456.88 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 456.88 and 150.70 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 456.88 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/456.88 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 456.88 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 68,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,850.58/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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