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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.49, 464.24 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.49, 464.24 and 104.02 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.49 : 464.24 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.49/464.24 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.49x = 464.24 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.49x = 48,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,290.24/309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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