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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 460 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 460 and 160.38 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 460 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/460 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 460 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 73,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,774.80/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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