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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 464.07 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 464.07 and 114.35 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 464.07 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/464.07 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 464.07 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 53,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,065.83/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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