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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.38, 457.98 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.38, 457.98 and 112.96 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.38 : 457.98 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.38/457.98 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.38x = 457.98 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.38x = 51,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,733.42/305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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