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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.29 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.29 and 101.28 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.29 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.29 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.29 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 47,023.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,023.29/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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