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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.36, 458.06 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.36, 458.06 and 110.48 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.36 : 458.06 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.36/458.06 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.36x = 458.06 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.36x = 50,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,603.63/305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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