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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.23, 460.68 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.23, 460.68 and 90.78 is: 136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.23 : 460.68 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.23/460.68 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.23x = 460.68 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.23x = 41,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,820.53/307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.12

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