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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 460.22 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 460.22 and 114.38 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 460.22 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/460.22 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 460.22 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 52,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,637.95/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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