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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 464.26 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 464.26 and 117.03 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 464.26 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/464.26 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 464.26 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 54,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,329.73/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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