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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 457 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 457 and 112.25 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 457 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/457 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 457 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 51,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,298.25/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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