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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.69, 461.58 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.69, 461.58 and 102.31 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.69 : 461.58 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.69/461.58 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.69x = 461.58 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.69x = 47,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,223.10/307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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