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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.37, 464.05 and 78.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.37, 464.05 and 78.26 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.37 : 464.05 = 78.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.37/464.05 = 78.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.37x = 464.05 × 78.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.37x = 36,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,315.86/309.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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