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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 464.41 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 464.41 and 93.17 is: 139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 464.41 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/464.41 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 464.41 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 43,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,270.36/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.77

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