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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.93, 457.35 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.93, 457.35 and 88.48 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.93 : 457.35 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.93/457.35 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.93x = 457.35 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.93x = 40,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,466.33/304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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