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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 460.22 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 460.22 and 87.44 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 460.22 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/460.22 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 460.22 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 40,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,238.90/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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