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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 457.18 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 457.18 and 112.35 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 457.18 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/457.18 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 457.18 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 51,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,364.17/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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