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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.48, 462.74 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.48, 462.74 and 103.05 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.48 : 462.74 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.48/462.74 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.48x = 462.74 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.48x = 47,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,684.84/308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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