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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.62, 464.40 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.62, 464.40 and 93.24 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.62 : 464.40 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.62/464.40 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.62x = 464.40 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.62x = 43,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,300.66/309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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