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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.97, 457.47 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.97, 457.47 and 88.56 is: 132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.97 : 457.47 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.97/457.47 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.97x = 457.47 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.97x = 40,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,513.54/304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.85

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