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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 464.48 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 464.48 and 93.23 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 464.48 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/464.48 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 464.48 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 43,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,303.47/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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