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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.75, 459.74 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.75, 459.74 and 150.65 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.75 : 459.74 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.75/459.74 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.75x = 459.74 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.75x = 69,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,256.78/306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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