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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.59, 456.78 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.59, 456.78 and 88.11 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.59 : 456.78 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.59/456.78 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.59x = 456.78 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.59x = 40,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,246.89/304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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