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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 460.86 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 460.86 and 101.78 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 460.86 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/460.86 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 460.86 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 46,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,906.33/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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