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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 460.24 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 460.24 and 101.44 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 460.24 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/460.24 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 460.24 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 46,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,686.75/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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