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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 456.69 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 456.69 and 112.02 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 456.69 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/456.69 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 456.69 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 51,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,158.41/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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