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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.78, 457.15 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.78, 457.15 and 112.26 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.78 : 457.15 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.78/457.15 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.78x = 457.15 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.78x = 51,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,319.66/304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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