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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.46, 456.70 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.46, 456.70 and 88.06 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.46 : 456.70 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.46/456.70 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.46x = 456.70 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.46x = 40,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,217.00/304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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