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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 460.68 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 460.68 and 101.64 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 460.68 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/460.68 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 460.68 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 46,823.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823.52/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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