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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.96, 457.12 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.96, 457.12 and 122.28 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.96 : 457.12 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.96/457.12 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.96x = 457.12 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.96x = 55,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,896.63/304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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