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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.67, 457.01 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.67, 457.01 and 88.25 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.67 : 457.01 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.67/457.01 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.67x = 457.01 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.67x = 40,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,330.02/304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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