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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 460.96 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 460.96 and 102.02 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 460.96 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/460.96 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 460.96 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 47,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,027.14/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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