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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.02, 456.92 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.02, 456.92 and 150.86 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.02 : 456.92 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.02/456.92 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.02x = 456.92 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.02x = 68,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,930.95/305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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