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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 464.81 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 464.81 and 104.45 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 464.81 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/464.81 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 464.81 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 48,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,549.40/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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