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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.23, 459.18 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.23, 459.18 and 89.78 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.23 : 459.18 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.23/459.18 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.23x = 459.18 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.23x = 41,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,222.88/306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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