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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 463.65 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 463.65 and 155.13 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 463.65 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/463.65 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 463.65 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 71,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,926.02/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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