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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.23, 457.62 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.23, 457.62 and 110.13 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.23 : 457.62 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.23/457.62 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.23x = 457.62 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.23x = 50,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,397.69/305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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