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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.33, 457.99 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.33, 457.99 and 88.88 is: 133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.33 : 457.99 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.33/457.99 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.33x = 457.99 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.33x = 40,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,703.64/305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.31

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