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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 456.89 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 456.89 and 112.26 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 456.89 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/456.89 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 456.89 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 51,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,289.91/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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