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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.45, 456.67 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.45, 456.67 and 88.03 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.45 : 456.67 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.45/456.67 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.45x = 456.67 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.45x = 40,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,200.66/304.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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