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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.53, 458.18 and 100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.53, 458.18 and 100.05 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.53 : 458.18 = 100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.53/458.18 = 100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.53x = 458.18 × 100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.53x = 45,840.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840.91/305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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