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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 462.29 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 462.29 and 102.76 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 462.29 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/462.29 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 462.29 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 47,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,504.41/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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