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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 458.14 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 458.14 and 88.95 is: 133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 458.14 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/458.14 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 458.14 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 40,751.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,751.11/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.45

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