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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.69, 457.05 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.69, 457.05 and 88.29 is: 132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.69 : 457.05 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.69/457.05 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.69x = 457.05 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.69x = 40,352.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,352.94/304.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.44

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