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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 456.58 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 456.58 and 109.32 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 456.58 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/456.58 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 456.58 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 49,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,913.33/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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