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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.15, 462.27 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.15, 462.27 and 102.66 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.15 : 462.27 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.15/462.27 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.15x = 462.27 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.15x = 47,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456.64/308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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