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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.31, 458.01 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.31, 458.01 and 110.28 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.31 : 458.01 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.31/458.01 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.31x = 458.01 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.31x = 50,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,511.06/305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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