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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 460.31 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 460.31 and 101.46 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 460.31 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/460.31 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 460.31 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 46,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,703.05/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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