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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.52, 459.78 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.52, 459.78 and 90.10 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.52 : 459.78 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.52/459.78 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.52x = 459.78 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.52x = 41,426.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,426.18/306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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