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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 457.04 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 457.04 and 88.22 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 457.04 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/457.04 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 457.04 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 40,320.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,320.07/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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