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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 459.60 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 459.60 and 101 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 459.60 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/459.60 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 459.60 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 46,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,419.60/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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