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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 464.66 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 464.66 and 104.29 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 464.66 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/464.66 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 464.66 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 48,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,459.39/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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