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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 464.37 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 464.37 and 165.22 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 464.37 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/464.37 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 464.37 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 76,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,723.21/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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