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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 460.24 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 460.24 and 114.40 is: 171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 460.24 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/460.24 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 460.24 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 52,651.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,651.46/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.66

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