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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 464.92 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 464.92 and 78.84 is: 118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 464.92 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/464.92 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 464.92 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 36,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,654.29/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.25

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