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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.50, 462.78 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.50, 462.78 and 103.12 is: 154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.50 : 462.78 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.50/462.78 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.50x = 462.78 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.50x = 47,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,721.87/308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.69

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