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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 462.19 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 462.19 and 102.74 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 462.19 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/462.19 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 462.19 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 47,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,483.03/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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