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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 457.81 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 457.81 and 88.79 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 457.81 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/457.81 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 457.81 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 40,648.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,648.95/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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