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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.94, 457.48 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.94, 457.48 and 122.34 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.94 : 457.48 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.94/457.48 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.94x = 457.48 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.94x = 55,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,968.10/304.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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