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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 462.65 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 462.65 and 103.01 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 462.65 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/462.65 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 462.65 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 47,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,657.06/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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