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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.96, 457.11 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.96, 457.11 and 122.29 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.96 : 457.11 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.96/457.11 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.96x = 457.11 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.96x = 55,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,899.98/304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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