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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 457.93 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 457.93 and 110.29 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 457.93 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/457.93 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 457.93 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 50,505.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,505.10/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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