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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 463.98 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 463.98 and 155.28 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 463.98 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/463.98 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 463.98 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 72,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,046.81/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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