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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 456.58 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 456.58 and 88 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 456.58 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/456.58 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 456.58 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 40,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,179.04/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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