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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.49, 464.33 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.49, 464.33 and 114.58 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.49 : 464.33 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.49/464.33 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.49x = 464.33 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.49x = 53,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202.93/309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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