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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.26, 457.84 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.26, 457.84 and 110.24 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.26 : 457.84 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.26/457.84 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.26x = 457.84 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.26x = 50,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,472.28/305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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