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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.55, 464.01 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.55, 464.01 and 104.05 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.55 : 464.01 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.55/464.01 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.55x = 464.01 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.55x = 48,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,279.78/309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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