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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.31, 460.96 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.31, 460.96 and 90.90 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.31 : 460.96 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.31/460.96 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.31x = 460.96 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.31x = 41,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,901.04/307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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