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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.05, 463.55 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.05, 463.55 and 154.82 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.05 : 463.55 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.05/463.55 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.05x = 463.55 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.05x = 71,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,763.72/309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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