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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 456.70 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 456.70 and 88.05 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 456.70 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/456.70 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 456.70 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 40,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,212.44/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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