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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 456.48 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 456.48 and 121.76 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 456.48 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/456.48 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 456.48 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 55,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,581.00/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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