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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.89, 458.85 and 100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.89, 458.85 and 100.46 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.89 : 458.85 = 100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.89/458.85 = 100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.89x = 458.85 × 100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.89x = 46,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,096.07/305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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