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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.32, 458.02 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.32, 458.02 and 122.72 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.32 : 458.02 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.32/458.02 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.32x = 458.02 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.32x = 56,208.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,208.21/305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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