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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.38, 458.02 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.38, 458.02 and 110.34 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.38 : 458.02 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.38/458.02 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.38x = 458.02 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.38x = 50,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,537.93/305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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