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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 458.69 and 100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 458.69 and 100.38 is: 150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 458.69 = 100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/458.69 = 100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 458.69 × 100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 46,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,043.30/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.57

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