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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.61, 464.28 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.61, 464.28 and 136.33 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.61 : 464.28 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.61/464.28 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.61x = 464.28 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.61x = 63,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,293.62/309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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