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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 456.17 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 456.17 and 141.84 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 456.17 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/456.17 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 456.17 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 64,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,702.44/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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