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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.55, 458.22 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.55, 458.22 and 122.89 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.55 : 458.22 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.55/458.22 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.55x = 458.22 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.55x = 56,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,310.66/305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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