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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.91, 464.87 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.91, 464.87 and 104.48 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.91 : 464.87 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.91/464.87 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.91x = 464.87 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.91x = 48,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,569.62/309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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