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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 464.94 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 464.94 and 104.52 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 464.94 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/464.94 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 464.94 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 48,595.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,595.53/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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