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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.55, 463.91 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.55, 463.91 and 114.37 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.55 : 463.91 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.55/463.91 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.55x = 463.91 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.55x = 53,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,057.39/309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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