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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 457.69 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 457.69 and 88.70 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 457.69 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/457.69 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 457.69 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 40,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,597.10/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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