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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 463.55 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 463.55 and 103.57 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 463.55 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/463.55 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 463.55 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 48,008.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,008.20/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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