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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.84, 457.11 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.84, 457.11 and 109.83 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.84 : 457.11 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.84/457.11 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.84x = 457.11 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.84x = 50,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,204.39/304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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