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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 457 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 457 and 112.24 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 457 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/457 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 457 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 51,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,293.68/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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