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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 456.28 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 456.28 and 141.82 is: 212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 456.28 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/456.28 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 456.28 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 64,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,707.35/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.77

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