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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 463.32 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 463.32 and 103.46 is: 155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 463.32 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/463.32 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 463.32 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 47,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,932.77/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.12

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