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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 456.94 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 456.94 and 88.22 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 456.94 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/456.94 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 456.94 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 40,311.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,311.25/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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