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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.71, 460.16 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.71, 460.16 and 101.43 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.71 : 460.16 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.71/460.16 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.71x = 460.16 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.71x = 46,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,671.22/306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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