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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 461.22 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 461.22 and 102.05 is: 153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 461.22 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/461.22 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 461.22 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 47,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,067.50/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.10

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