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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.19, 464.01 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.19, 464.01 and 155.07 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.19 : 464.01 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.19/464.01 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.19x = 464.01 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.19x = 71,953.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,953.26/309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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