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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 464.07 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 464.07 and 114.40 is: 171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 464.07 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/464.07 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 464.07 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 53,088.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,088.45/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.66

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