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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 460.16 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 460.16 and 114.24 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 460.16 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/460.16 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 460.16 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 52,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,568.68/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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