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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.25, 457.86 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.25, 457.86 and 110.26 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 457.86 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/457.86 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 457.86 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 50,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,483.64/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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