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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 463.28 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 463.28 and 103.45 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 463.28 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/463.28 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 463.28 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 47,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,925.80/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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