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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.25, 458.09 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.25, 458.09 and 112.88 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 458.09 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/458.09 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 458.09 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 51,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,706.34/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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