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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 461.66 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 461.66 and 102.36 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 461.66 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/461.66 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 461.66 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 47,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,255.52/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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