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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 464.23 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 464.23 and 179.40 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 464.23 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/464.23 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 464.23 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 83,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,283.82/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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