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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 459.47 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 459.47 and 111.48 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 459.47 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/459.47 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 459.47 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 51,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,221.16/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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