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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 460.23 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 460.23 and 114.31 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 460.23 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/460.23 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 460.23 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 52,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,606.45/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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