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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 463.60 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 463.60 and 154.95 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 463.60 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/463.60 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 463.60 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 71,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,834.82/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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