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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 457.21 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 457.21 and 150.94 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 457.21 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/457.21 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 457.21 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 69,011.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,011.28/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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