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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 458.22 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 458.22 and 122.91 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 458.22 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/458.22 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 458.22 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 56,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,319.82/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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