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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.63, 458.44 and 100.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.63, 458.44 and 100.21 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.63 : 458.44 = 100.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.63/458.44 = 100.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.63x = 458.44 × 100.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.63x = 45,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,940.27/305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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