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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 459.61 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 459.61 and 101.01 is: 151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 459.61 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/459.61 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 459.61 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 46,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425.21/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.48

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