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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 457.80 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 457.80 and 112.80 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 457.80 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/457.80 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 457.80 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 51,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,639.84/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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