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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 464.02 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 464.02 and 103.92 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 464.02 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/464.02 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 464.02 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 48,220.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,220.70/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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