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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.48, 458.31 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.48, 458.31 and 149.32 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.48 : 458.31 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.48/458.31 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.48x = 458.31 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.48x = 68,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,433.12/305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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