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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 463.92 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 463.92 and 114.34 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 463.92 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/463.92 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 463.92 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 53,044.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,044.61/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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