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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 464.30 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 464.30 and 104.04 is: 156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 464.30 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/464.30 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 464.30 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 48,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,305.25/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.09

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