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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 463.50 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 463.50 and 103.62 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 463.50 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/463.50 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 463.50 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 48,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,027.87/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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