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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 460.56 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 460.56 and 101.58 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 460.56 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/460.56 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 460.56 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 46,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,783.68/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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