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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.05, 457.28 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.05, 457.28 and 160.47 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.05 : 457.28 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.05/457.28 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.05x = 457.28 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.05x = 73,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,379.72/305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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