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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 464.60 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 464.60 and 93.35 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 464.60 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/464.60 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 464.60 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 43,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,370.41/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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