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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 456.38 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 456.38 and 141.97 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 456.38 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/456.38 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 456.38 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 64,792.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,792.27/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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