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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 459.58 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 459.58 and 111.40 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 459.58 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/459.58 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 459.58 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 51,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,197.21/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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