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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 459.50 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 459.50 and 114 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 459.50 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/459.50 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 459.50 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 52,383
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,383/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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