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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.23, 464.19 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.23, 464.19 and 179.38 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.23 : 464.19 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.23/464.19 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.23x = 464.19 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.23x = 83,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,266.40/309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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