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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.87, 457.29 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.87, 457.29 and 88.45 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.87 : 457.29 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.87/457.29 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.87x = 457.29 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.87x = 40,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447.30/304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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