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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.23, 464.11 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.23, 464.11 and 155.11 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.23 : 464.11 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.23/464.11 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.23x = 464.11 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.23x = 71,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,988.10/309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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