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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 456.21 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 456.21 and 109.20 is: 163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 456.21 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/456.21 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 456.21 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 49,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,818.13/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.77

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