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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.26, 462.32 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.26, 462.32 and 102.77 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.26 : 462.32 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.26/462.32 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.26x = 462.32 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.26x = 47,510.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,510.31/308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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