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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.66, 463.06 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.66, 463.06 and 103.24 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.66 : 463.06 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.66/463.06 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.66x = 463.06 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.66x = 47,806.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,806.31/308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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