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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 459.98 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 459.98 and 90.21 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 459.98 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/459.98 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 459.98 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 41,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,494.34/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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