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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.88, 457.27 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.88, 457.27 and 109.84 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.88 : 457.27 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.88/457.27 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.88x = 457.27 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.88x = 50,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,225.99/304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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