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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 464.31 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 464.31 and 114.46 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 464.31 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/464.31 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 464.31 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 53,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,143.76/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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