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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 464.02 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 464.02 and 103.93 is: 155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 464.02 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/464.02 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 464.02 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 48,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,224.18/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.89

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