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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.70, 460.21 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.70, 460.21 and 133.49 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.70 : 460.21 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.70/460.21 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.70x = 460.21 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.70x = 61,433.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,433.77/306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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