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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.23, 456.39 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.23, 456.39 and 87.81 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.23 : 456.39 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.23/456.39 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.23x = 456.39 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.23x = 40,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,075.61/304.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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