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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 464.06 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 464.06 and 101.17 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 464.06 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/464.06 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 464.06 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 46,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,946.12/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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