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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 464.27 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 464.27 and 104.12 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 464.27 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/464.27 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 464.27 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 48,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,336.95/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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