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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.25, 460.58 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.25, 460.58 and 101.68 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 460.58 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/460.58 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 460.58 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 46,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,831.77/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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