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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 458.03 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 458.03 and 110.36 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 458.03 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/458.03 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 458.03 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 50,548.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,548.19/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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