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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 458.95 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 458.95 and 100.56 is: 150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 458.95 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/458.95 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 458.95 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 46,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,149.47/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.80

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