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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 460.26 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 460.26 and 114.40 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 460.26 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/460.26 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 460.26 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 52,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,653.74/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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