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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 460.96 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 460.96 and 90.88 is: 136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 460.96 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/460.96 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 460.96 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 41,892.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,892.04/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.30

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