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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.55, 462.88 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.55, 462.88 and 103.13 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.55 : 462.88 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.55/462.88 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.55x = 462.88 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.55x = 47,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,734.24/308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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