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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.15 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.15 and 104.02 is: 155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.15 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.15 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.15 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 48,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,279.98/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.99

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