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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.81, 458.61 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.81, 458.61 and 100.35 is: 150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.81 : 458.61 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.81/458.61 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.81x = 458.61 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.81x = 46,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,019.99/305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.49

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