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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 460.68 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 460.68 and 112.14 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 460.68 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/460.68 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 460.68 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 51,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,660.66/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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