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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.39, 459.77 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.39, 459.77 and 114.03 is: 171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.39 : 459.77 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.39/459.77 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.39x = 459.77 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.39x = 52,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,427.00/306.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.11

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