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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.79, 461.76 and 102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.79, 461.76 and 102.37 is: 153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.79 : 461.76 = 102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.79/461.76 = 102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.79x = 461.76 × 102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.79x = 47,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,270.42/307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.58

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