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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.26, 456.38 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.26, 456.38 and 87.82 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.26 : 456.38 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.26/456.38 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.26x = 456.38 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.26x = 40,079.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,079.29/304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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