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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 456.33 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 456.33 and 109.27 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 456.33 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/456.33 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 456.33 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 49,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,860.90/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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