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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.97, 457.11 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.97, 457.11 and 122.24 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.97 : 457.11 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.97/457.11 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.97x = 457.11 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.97x = 55,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,878.27/304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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