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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.65, 460.02 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.65, 460.02 and 101.16 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.65 : 460.02 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.65/460.02 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.65x = 460.02 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.65x = 46,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,535.62/306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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