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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 464.47 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 464.47 and 104.24 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 464.47 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/464.47 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 464.47 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 48,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,417.25/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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