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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.08, 457.08 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.08, 457.08 and 160.36 is: 240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.08 : 457.08 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.08/457.08 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.08x = 457.08 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.08x = 73,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,297.35/305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.26

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