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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.01, 456.75 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.01, 456.75 and 150.39 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.01 : 456.75 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.01/456.75 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.01x = 456.75 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.01x = 68,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,690.63/305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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