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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.35, 462.37 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.35, 462.37 and 102.85 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.35 : 462.37 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.35/462.37 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.35x = 462.37 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.35x = 47,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,553.60/308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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