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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 458.25 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 458.25 and 100.11 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 458.25 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/458.25 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 458.25 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 45,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,876.75/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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