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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.41, 463.99 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.41, 463.99 and 114.38 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 463.99 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/463.99 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 463.99 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 53,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,071.18/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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