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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 456.50 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 456.50 and 112 is: 168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 456.50 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/456.50 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 456.50 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 51,128
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,128/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.05

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