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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 458.34 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 458.34 and 122.94 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 458.34 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/458.34 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 458.34 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 56,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,348.32/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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