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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 464.21 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 464.21 and 153.39 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 464.21 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/464.21 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 464.21 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 71,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,205.17/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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