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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 464.39 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 464.39 and 93.32 is: 139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 464.39 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/464.39 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 464.39 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 43,336.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,336.41/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.98

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