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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 464.32 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 464.32 and 114.63 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 464.32 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/464.32 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 464.32 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 53,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,223.40/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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