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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.15, 456.45 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.15, 456.45 and 119.08 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.15 : 456.45 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.15/456.45 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.15x = 456.45 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.15x = 54,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,354.07/304.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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