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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.52, 456.86 and 88.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.52, 456.86 and 88.10 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.52 : 456.86 = 88.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.52/456.86 = 88.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.52x = 456.86 × 88.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.52x = 40,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,246.64/304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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