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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.75, 457.13 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.75, 457.13 and 88.35 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.75 : 457.13 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.75/457.13 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.75x = 457.13 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.75x = 40,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,387.44/304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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