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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 457.88 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 457.88 and 110.39 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 457.88 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/457.88 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 457.88 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 50,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,545.37/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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