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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 460.78 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 460.78 and 101.76 is: 152.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 460.78 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/460.78 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 460.78 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 46,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888.97/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.61

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