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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 464.33 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 464.33 and 155.48 is: 233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 464.33 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/464.33 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 464.33 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 72,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,190.93/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.19

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