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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 459.99 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 459.99 and 90.24 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 459.99 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/459.99 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 459.99 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 41,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,509.50/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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