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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 457.85 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 457.85 and 122.65 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 457.85 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/457.85 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 457.85 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 56,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154.46/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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