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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 464.19 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 464.19 and 104.07 is: 156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 464.19 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/464.19 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 464.19 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 48,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,308.25/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.09

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