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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.53, 458.40 and 100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.53, 458.40 and 100.09 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.53 : 458.40 = 100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.53/458.40 = 100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.53x = 458.40 × 100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.53x = 45,881.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,881.26/305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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