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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.08, 457.80 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.08, 457.80 and 112.84 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.08 : 457.80 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.08/457.80 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.08x = 457.80 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.08x = 51,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,658.15/305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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