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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.14, 463.67 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.14, 463.67 and 103.70 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.14 : 463.67 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.14/463.67 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.14x = 463.67 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.14x = 48,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,079.74/309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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