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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.85, 464.74 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.85, 464.74 and 93.38 is: 140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.85 : 464.74 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.85/464.74 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.85x = 464.74 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.85x = 43,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,394.86/309.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.05

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