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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 459.84 and 306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 459.84 and 306.36 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 459.84 = 306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/459.84 = 306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 459.84 × 306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 140,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,876.58/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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