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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.31, 459.44 and 100.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.31, 459.44 and 100.87 is: 151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.31 : 459.44 = 100.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.31/459.44 = 100.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.31x = 459.44 × 100.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.31x = 46,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,343.21/306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.30

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