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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 461.48 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 461.48 and 102.21 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 461.48 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/461.48 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 461.48 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 47,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,167.36/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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