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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 464.31 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 464.31 and 90.16 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 464.31 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/464.31 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 464.31 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 41,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,860.25/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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