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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 462.66 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 462.66 and 102.99 is: 154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 462.66 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/462.66 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 462.66 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 47,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,650.70/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.49

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