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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.49, 464.36 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.49, 464.36 and 114.50 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.49 : 464.36 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.49/464.36 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.49x = 464.36 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.49x = 53,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,169.22/309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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