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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.45, 464.28 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.45, 464.28 and 155.35 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.45 : 464.28 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.45/464.28 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.45x = 464.28 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.45x = 72,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,125.90/309.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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