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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 458.96 and 100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 458.96 and 100.48 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 458.96 = 100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/458.96 = 100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 458.96 × 100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 46,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,116.30/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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