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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.06, 457.01 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.06, 457.01 and 150.80 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.06 : 457.01 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.06/457.01 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.06x = 457.01 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.06x = 68,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,917.11/305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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