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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.33, 456.25 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.33, 456.25 and 121.55 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.33 : 456.25 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.33/456.25 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.33x = 456.25 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.33x = 55,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,457.19/304.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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