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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.85, 457.28 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.85, 457.28 and 88.44 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.85 : 457.28 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.85/457.28 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.85x = 457.28 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.85x = 40,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,442.06/304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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