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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.23, 456.19 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.23, 456.19 and 87.76 is: 131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.23 : 456.19 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.23/456.19 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.23x = 456.19 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.23x = 40,035.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,035.23/304.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.60

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