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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.65, 458.52 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.65, 458.52 and 100.16 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.65 : 458.52 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.65/458.52 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.65x = 458.52 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.65x = 45,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925.36/305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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