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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.25 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.25 and 155.51 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.25 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.25 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.25 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 72,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,193.20/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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