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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 457.31 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 457.31 and 122.11 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 457.31 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/457.31 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 457.31 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 55,841.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841.29/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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