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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.72, 457.05 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.72, 457.05 and 122.07 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.72 : 457.05 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.72/457.05 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.72x = 457.05 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.72x = 55,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,792.09/304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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