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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 459.89 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 459.89 and 90.17 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 459.89 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/459.89 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 459.89 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 41,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,468.28/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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