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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 457.68 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 457.68 and 122.34 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 457.68 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/457.68 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 457.68 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 55,992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,992.57/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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