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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.87, 457.35 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.87, 457.35 and 109.88 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.87 : 457.35 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.87/457.35 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.87x = 457.35 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.87x = 50,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,253.62/304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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