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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.99, 457.49 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.99, 457.49 and 88.57 is: 132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.99 : 457.49 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.99/457.49 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.99x = 457.49 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.99x = 40,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,517.16/304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.85

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