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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 462.67 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 462.67 and 102.94 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 462.67 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/462.67 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 462.67 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 47,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,625.84/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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