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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 460.88 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 460.88 and 136.24 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 460.88 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/460.88 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 460.88 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 62,790.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,790.29/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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