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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.53, 464.07 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.53, 464.07 and 155.34 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.53 : 464.07 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.53/464.07 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.53x = 464.07 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.53x = 72,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,089.21/309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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