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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 458.10 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 458.10 and 88.92 is: 133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 458.10 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/458.10 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 458.10 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 40,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,734.25/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.35

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