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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.21, 456.26 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.21, 456.26 and 87.81 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.21 : 456.26 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.21/456.26 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.21x = 456.26 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.21x = 40,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,064.19/304.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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