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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.18 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.18 and 104.03 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.18 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.18 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.18 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 48,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,285.80/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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