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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 458.28 and 100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 458.28 and 100.05 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 458.28 = 100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/458.28 = 100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 458.28 × 100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 45,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850.91/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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