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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 458.18 and 100.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 458.18 and 100.00 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 458.18 = 100.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/458.18 = 100.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 458.18 × 100.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 45,818.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818.45/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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