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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.22, 463.78 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.22, 463.78 and 89.80 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.22 : 463.78 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.22/463.78 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.22x = 463.78 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.22x = 41,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,647.00/309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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