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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 458.45 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 458.45 and 89.18 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 458.45 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/458.45 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 458.45 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 40,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,881.83/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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