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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 456.47 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 456.47 and 87.88 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 456.47 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/456.47 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 456.47 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 40,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,114.58/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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