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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.32, 463.56 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.32, 463.56 and 116.84 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.32 : 463.56 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.32/463.56 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.32x = 463.56 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.32x = 54,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,162.35/309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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