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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 464.04 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 464.04 and 104.09 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 464.04 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/464.04 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 464.04 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 48,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,299.60/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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