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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 459.57 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 459.57 and 90.01 is: 134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 459.57 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/459.57 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 459.57 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 41,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,365.90/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.97

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