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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 458.43 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 458.43 and 100.18 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 458.43 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/458.43 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 458.43 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 45,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925.52/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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