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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 464.26 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 464.26 and 104.12 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 464.26 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/464.26 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 464.26 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 48,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,338.75/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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