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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.80 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.80 and 101.71 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.80 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.80 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.80 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 46,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,867.97/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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