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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 459.94 and 101.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 459.94 and 101.21 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 459.94 = 101.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/459.94 = 101.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 459.94 × 101.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 46,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,550.53/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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