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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.55, 464.38 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.55, 464.38 and 104.13 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.55 : 464.38 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.55/464.38 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.55x = 464.38 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.55x = 48,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,355.89/309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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