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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.45, 464.34 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.45, 464.34 and 136.11 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.45 : 464.34 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.45/464.34 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.45x = 464.34 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.45x = 63,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,201.32/309.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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