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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 457.85 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 457.85 and 110.25 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 457.85 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/457.85 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 457.85 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 50,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,478.24/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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