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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 459.77 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 459.77 and 101.12 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 459.77 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/459.77 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 459.77 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 46,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489.14/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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