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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 456.54 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 456.54 and 159.92 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 456.54 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/456.54 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 456.54 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 73,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,009.88/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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