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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.34, 459.27 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.34, 459.27 and 113.98 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.34 : 459.27 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.34/459.27 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.34x = 459.27 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.34x = 52,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,347.59/306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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