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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 463.98 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 463.98 and 155.37 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 463.98 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/463.98 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 463.98 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 72,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,088.57/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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