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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.45, 463.89 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.45, 463.89 and 155.22 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.45 : 463.89 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.45/463.89 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.45x = 463.89 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.45x = 72,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,003.85/309.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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