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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 464.24 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 464.24 and 104.08 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 464.24 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/464.24 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 464.24 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 48,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,318.10/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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