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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.21, 463.72 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.21, 463.72 and 103.72 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.21 : 463.72 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.21/463.72 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.21x = 463.72 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.21x = 48,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,097.04/309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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