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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 464.33 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 464.33 and 104.12 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 464.33 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/464.33 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 464.33 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 48,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,343.20/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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