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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 456.36 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 456.36 and 111.92 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 456.36 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/456.36 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 456.36 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 51,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,075.81/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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