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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 459.47 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 459.47 and 111.42 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 459.47 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/459.47 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 459.47 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 51,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,193.59/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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