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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 461.55 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 461.55 and 102.30 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 461.55 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/461.55 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 461.55 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 47,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,215.99/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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