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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 460.40 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 460.40 and 114.57 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 460.40 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/460.40 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 460.40 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 52,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,748.03/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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