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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.38, 462.22 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.38, 462.22 and 102.79 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.38 : 462.22 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.38/462.22 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.38x = 462.22 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.38x = 47,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,511.59/308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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