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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 457.50 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 457.50 and 99.58 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 457.50 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/457.50 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 457.50 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 45,557.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,557.85/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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