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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.46, 459.89 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.46, 459.89 and 114.08 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.46 : 459.89 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.46/459.89 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.46x = 459.89 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.46x = 52,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,464.25/306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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