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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.31, 462.30 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.31, 462.30 and 102.80 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.31 : 462.30 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.31/462.30 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.31x = 462.30 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.31x = 47,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,524.44/308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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