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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.81, 458.77 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.81, 458.77 and 100.44 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.81 : 458.77 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.81/458.77 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.81x = 458.77 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.81x = 46,076.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,076.86/305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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