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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.61, 460.04 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.61, 460.04 and 114.25 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.61 : 460.04 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.61/460.04 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.61x = 460.04 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.61x = 52,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,559.00/306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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