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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.89, 457.35 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.89, 457.35 and 122.30 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.89 : 457.35 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.89/457.35 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.89x = 457.35 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.89x = 55,933.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,933.91/304.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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