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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 457.09 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 457.09 and 122.05 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 457.09 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/457.09 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 457.09 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 55,786.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,786.39/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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