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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.48, 458.40 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.48, 458.40 and 161.48 is: 242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.48 : 458.40 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.48/458.40 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.48x = 458.40 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.48x = 74,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,022.43/305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.32

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