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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 457.02 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 457.02 and 88.23 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 457.02 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/457.02 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 457.02 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 40,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,322.87/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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