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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 458.28 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 458.28 and 100.11 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 458.28 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/458.28 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 458.28 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 45,878.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,878.41/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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