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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 461.49 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 461.49 and 102.41 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 461.49 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/461.49 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 461.49 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 47,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,262.34/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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