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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 464.28 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 464.28 and 117 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 464.28 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/464.28 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 464.28 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 54,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,320.76/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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