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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 456 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 456 and 76 is: 114

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 456 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/456 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 456 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 34,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,656/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114

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