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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.23, 548.34 and 305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.23, 548.34 and 305.11 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.23 : 548.34 = 305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.23/548.34 = 305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.23x = 548.34 × 305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.23x = 167,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,304.02/365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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