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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.36, 459.90 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.36, 459.90 and 305.16 is: 458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.36 : 459.90 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.36/459.90 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.36x = 459.90 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.36x = 140,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,343.08/306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.10

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