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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.88, 458.83 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.88, 458.83 and 89.44 is: 134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.88 : 458.83 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.88/458.83 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.88x = 458.83 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.88x = 41,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,036.72/305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.16

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