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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.79, 464.59 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.79, 464.59 and 104.32 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.79 : 464.59 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.79/464.59 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.79x = 464.59 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.79x = 48,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,466.03/309.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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