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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.90, 457.40 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.90, 457.40 and 88.46 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.90 : 457.40 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.90/457.40 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.90x = 457.40 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.90x = 40,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,461.25/304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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