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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.01, 463.43 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.01, 463.43 and 103.59 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.01 : 463.43 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.01/463.43 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.01x = 463.43 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.01x = 48,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,004.40/309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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