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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.63, 457.28 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.63, 457.28 and 122.15 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.63 : 457.28 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.63/457.28 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.63x = 457.28 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.63x = 55,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,858.20/304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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