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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 461.63 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 461.63 and 102.31 is: 153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 461.63 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/461.63 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 461.63 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 47,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227.70/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.44

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