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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.42, 458.22 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.42, 458.22 and 110.42 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.42 : 458.22 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.42/458.22 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.42x = 458.22 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.42x = 50,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,596.65/305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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