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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 463.65 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 463.65 and 155 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 463.65 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/463.65 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 463.65 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 71,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,865.75/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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