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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.61, 461.48 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.61, 461.48 and 102.20 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.61 : 461.48 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.61/461.48 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.61x = 461.48 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.61x = 47,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,163.90/307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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