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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.01, 463.56 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.01, 463.56 and 103.55 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.01 : 463.56 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.01/463.56 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.01x = 463.56 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.01x = 47,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,999.32/309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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