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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.55, 464.25 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.55, 464.25 and 104.07 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.55 : 464.25 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.55/464.25 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.55x = 464.25 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.55x = 48,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,314.50/309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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