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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 459.77 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 459.77 and 90.15 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 459.77 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/459.77 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 459.77 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 41,447.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447.81/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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