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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 456.52 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 456.52 and 121.88 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 456.52 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/456.52 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 456.52 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 55,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,640.66/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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