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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.22, 456.03 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.22, 456.03 and 121.50 is: 182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.22 : 456.03 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.22/456.03 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.22x = 456.03 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.22x = 55,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,407.65/304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.13

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