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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.73, 456.95 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.73, 456.95 and 88.25 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.73 : 456.95 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.73/456.95 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.73x = 456.95 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.73x = 40,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,327.20/304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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