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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 457.83 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 457.83 and 122.70 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 457.83 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/457.83 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 457.83 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 56,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,175.74/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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