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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.60 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.60 and 103.52 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.60 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.60 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.60 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 47,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,991.87/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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