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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.67, 460.02 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.67, 460.02 and 101.20 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 460.02 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/460.02 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 460.02 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 46,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,554.02/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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