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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 457.44 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305, 457.44 and 88.54 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 457.44 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/457.44 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 457.44 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 40,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501.74/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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