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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.83, 460.32 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.83, 460.32 and 90.41 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.83 : 460.32 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.83/460.32 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.83x = 460.32 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.83x = 41,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,617.53/306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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