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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 464.27 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 464.27 and 155.43 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 464.27 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/464.27 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 464.27 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 72,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,160.71/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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