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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 464.23 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 464.23 and 93.05 is: 139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 464.23 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/464.23 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 464.23 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 43,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196.14/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.60

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