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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.79, 464.76 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.79, 464.76 and 101.57 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.79 : 464.76 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.79/464.76 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.79x = 464.76 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.79x = 47,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,204.00/309.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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