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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 464.17 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 464.17 and 103.96 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 464.17 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/464.17 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 464.17 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 48,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,254.18/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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