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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.35, 464.06 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.35, 464.06 and 103.87 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.35 : 464.06 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.35/464.06 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.35x = 464.06 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.35x = 48,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,201.01/309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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