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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.25, 456.50 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.25, 456.50 and 121.59 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.25 : 456.50 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.25/456.50 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.25x = 456.50 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.25x = 55,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,506.14/304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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