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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 460.98 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 460.98 and 90.91 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 460.98 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/460.98 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 460.98 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 41,907.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,907.24/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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