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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 464.19 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 464.19 and 155.33 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 464.19 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/464.19 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 464.19 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 72,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,102.63/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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