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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 463.82 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 463.82 and 103.86 is: 155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 463.82 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/463.82 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 463.82 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 48,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,171.83/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.73

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