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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 462.44 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 462.44 and 102.85 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 462.44 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/462.44 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 462.44 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 47,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,560.28/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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