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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 459.45 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 459.45 and 89.90 is: 134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 459.45 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/459.45 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 459.45 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 41,302.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,302.26/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.84

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