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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.07, 456.20 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.07, 456.20 and 109.08 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.07 : 456.20 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.07/456.20 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.07x = 456.20 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.07x = 49,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,761.75/304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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