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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.72, 457.11 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.72, 457.11 and 112.34 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.72 : 457.11 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.72/457.11 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.72x = 457.11 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.72x = 51,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,352.88/304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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