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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 463.59 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 463.59 and 155.33 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 463.59 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/463.59 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 463.59 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 72,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,009.43/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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