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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 457.38 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 457.38 and 122.43 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 457.38 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/457.38 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 457.38 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 55,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,997.03/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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