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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 459.90 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 459.90 and 101.18 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 459.90 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/459.90 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 459.90 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 46,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,533.83/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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