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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.34, 457.98 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.34, 457.98 and 110.34 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.34 : 457.98 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.34/457.98 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.34x = 457.98 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.34x = 50,533.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,533.51/305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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