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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 464.72 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 464.72 and 104.37 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 464.72 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/464.72 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 464.72 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 48,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,502.30/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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