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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.07, 457.29 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.07, 457.29 and 150.90 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.07 : 457.29 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.07/457.29 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.07x = 457.29 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.07x = 69,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,005.06/305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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