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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 457.77 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 457.77 and 110.33 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 457.77 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/457.77 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 457.77 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 50,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,505.76/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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