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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 461.24 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 461.24 and 102.08 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 461.24 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/461.24 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 461.24 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 47,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,083.38/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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