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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 463.88 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 463.88 and 103.80 is: 155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 463.88 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/463.88 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 463.88 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 48,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,150.74/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.73

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