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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 464.31 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 464.31 and 179.46 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 464.31 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/464.31 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 464.31 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 83,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,325.07/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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