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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 456.40 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 456.40 and 121.60 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 456.40 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/456.40 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 456.40 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 55,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,498.24/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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