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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 456.57 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 456.57 and 87.98 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 456.57 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/456.57 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 456.57 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 40,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,166.75/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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