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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.42, 462.69 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.42, 462.69 and 103.01 is: 154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.42 : 462.69 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.42/462.69 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.42x = 462.69 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.42x = 47,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659.38/308.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.53

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