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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 464.34 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 464.34 and 104.30 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 464.34 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/464.34 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 464.34 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 48,430.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,430.66/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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