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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 464.23 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 464.23 and 93.05 is: 139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 464.23 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/464.23 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 464.23 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 43,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194.05/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.55

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