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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.01, 463.41 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.01, 463.41 and 103.52 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.01 : 463.41 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.01/463.41 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.01x = 463.41 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.01x = 47,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,972.20/309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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