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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 464.25 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 464.25 and 114.44 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 464.25 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/464.25 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 464.25 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 53,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,127.04/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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