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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.48, 458.22 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.48, 458.22 and 89.06 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.48 : 458.22 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.48/458.22 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.48x = 458.22 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.48x = 40,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,809.07/305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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