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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.05, 457.25 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.05, 457.25 and 122.34 is: 183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.05 : 457.25 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.05/457.25 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.05x = 457.25 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.05x = 55,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,939.97/305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.38

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