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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 458.19 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 458.19 and 132.24 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 458.19 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/458.19 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 458.19 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 60,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,591.05/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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