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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.46, 456.86 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.46, 456.86 and 112.22 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.46 : 456.86 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.46/456.86 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.46x = 456.86 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.46x = 51,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,266.83/304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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