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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.55, 456.77 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.55, 456.77 and 88.08 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.55 : 456.77 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.55/456.77 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.55x = 456.77 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.55x = 40,230.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,230.81/304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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