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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 461.63 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 461.63 and 102.35 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 461.63 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/461.63 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 461.63 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 47,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,246.64/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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