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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 464.43 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 464.43 and 136.23 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 464.43 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/464.43 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 464.43 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 63,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,270.68/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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