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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 457.38 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 457.38 and 122.37 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 457.38 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/457.38 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 457.38 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 55,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,969.59/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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