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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 457.32 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 457.32 and 88.51 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 457.32 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/457.32 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 457.32 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 40,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,477.39/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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