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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 460.98 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 460.98 and 101.80 is: 152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 460.98 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/460.98 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 460.98 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 46,927.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,927.76/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.70

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