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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 456.45 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 456.45 and 87.88 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 456.45 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/456.45 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 456.45 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 40,112.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,112.83/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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