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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 461.73 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 461.73 and 102.30 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 461.73 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/461.73 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 461.73 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 47,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,234.98/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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