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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.35, 463.80 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.35, 463.80 and 155.14 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.35 : 463.80 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.35/463.80 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.35x = 463.80 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.35x = 71,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,953.16/309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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