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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.80, 459.97 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.80, 459.97 and 101.24 is: 151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.80 : 459.97 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.80/459.97 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.80x = 459.97 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.80x = 46,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,568.26/306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.79

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