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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.84, 457.61 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.84, 457.61 and 175.33 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.84 : 457.61 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.84/457.61 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.84x = 457.61 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.84x = 80,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,232.76/304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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