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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.69, 461.60 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.69, 461.60 and 102.23 is: 153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.69 : 461.60 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.69/461.60 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.69x = 461.60 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.69x = 47,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,189.37/307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.37

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