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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 459.03 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 459.03 and 149.90 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 459.03 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/459.03 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 459.03 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 68,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,808.60/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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