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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 459.18 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 459.18 and 159.92 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 459.18 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/459.18 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 459.18 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 73,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,432.07/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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