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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.58, 461.38 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.58, 461.38 and 102.15 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.58 : 461.38 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.58/461.38 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.58x = 461.38 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.58x = 47,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,127.15/307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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