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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.26, 456 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.26, 456 and 141.72 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.26 : 456 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.26/456 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.26x = 456 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.26x = 64,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,624.32/304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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