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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 456.80 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 456.80 and 109.50 is: 164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 456.80 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/456.80 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 456.80 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 50,019.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,019.60/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.27

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