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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.43, 458.18 and 97.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.43, 458.18 and 97.21 is: 145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.43 : 458.18 = 97.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.43/458.18 = 97.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.43x = 458.18 × 97.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.43x = 44,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,539.68/305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.83

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