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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 462.62 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 462.62 and 103.02 is: 154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 462.62 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/462.62 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 462.62 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 47,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659.11/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.52

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