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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.29, 458.07 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.29, 458.07 and 97.08 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.29 : 458.07 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.29/458.07 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.29x = 458.07 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.29x = 44,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,467.15/305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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