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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.01, 460.59 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.01, 460.59 and 101.57 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.01 : 460.59 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.01/460.59 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.01x = 460.59 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.01x = 46,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,781.62/307.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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