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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.02, 457.60 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.02, 457.60 and 88.59 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.02 : 457.60 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.02/457.60 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.02x = 457.60 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.02x = 40,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,540.44/305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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