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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.83, 458.59 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.83, 458.59 and 89.35 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.83 : 458.59 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.83/458.59 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.83x = 458.59 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.83x = 40,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,975.02/305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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