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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 464.03 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 464.03 and 114.30 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 464.03 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/464.03 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 464.03 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 53,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,038.63/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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