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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 464.38 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 464.38 and 101.32 is: 152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 464.38 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/464.38 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 464.38 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 47,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,049.24/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.00

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