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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 458.38 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 458.38 and 132.30 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 458.38 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/458.38 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 458.38 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 60,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,643.67/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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