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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.47, 459.71 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.47, 459.71 and 90.20 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.47 : 459.71 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.47/459.71 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.47x = 459.71 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.47x = 41,463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,463.09/306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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