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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.38, 458.07 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.38, 458.07 and 110.32 is: 165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.38 : 458.07 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.38/458.07 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.38x = 458.07 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.38x = 50,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,534.28/305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.48

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