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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 463.97 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 463.97 and 155.38 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 463.97 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/463.97 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 463.97 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 72,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,091.66/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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