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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 464.46 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 464.46 and 93.21 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 464.46 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/464.46 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 464.46 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 43,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292.32/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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