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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.85, 464.71 and 93.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.85, 464.71 and 93.41 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.85 : 464.71 = 93.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.85/464.71 = 93.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.85x = 464.71 × 93.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.85x = 43,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,408.56/309.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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