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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 464.10 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 464.10 and 155.29 is: 232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 464.10 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/464.10 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 464.10 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 72,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,070.09/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.97

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