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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.81, 457.30 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.81, 457.30 and 122.26 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.81 : 457.30 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.81/457.30 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.81x = 457.30 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.81x = 55,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,908.68/304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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