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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.96, 458.70 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.96, 458.70 and 100.40 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.96 : 458.70 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.96/458.70 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.96x = 458.70 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.96x = 46,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,053.48/305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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