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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.51, 458.34 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.51, 458.34 and 100.10 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.51 : 458.34 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.51/458.34 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.51x = 458.34 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.51x = 45,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,877.54/305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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