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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.22, 463.92 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.22, 463.92 and 155.11 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.22 : 463.92 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.22/463.92 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.22x = 463.92 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.22x = 71,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,958.63/309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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