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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 464.82 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 464.82 and 93.46 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 464.82 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/464.82 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 464.82 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 43,442.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,442.08/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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