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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.67, 459.88 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.67, 459.88 and 101.18 is: 151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 459.88 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/459.88 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 459.88 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 46,532.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,532.12/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.73

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