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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 457.92 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 457.92 and 110.31 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 457.92 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/457.92 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 457.92 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 50,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,513.16/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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