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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 464.85 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 464.85 and 104.46 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 464.85 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/464.85 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 464.85 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 48,558.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,558.23/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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