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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 459.52 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 459.52 and 100.88 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 459.52 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/459.52 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 459.52 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 46,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,356.38/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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