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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 464.19 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 464.19 and 136.24 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 464.19 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/464.19 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 464.19 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 63,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,241.25/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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