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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.95, 460.46 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.95, 460.46 and 101.66 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.95 : 460.46 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.95/460.46 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.95x = 460.46 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.95x = 46,808.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,808.03/306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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