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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.61, 464.46 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.61, 464.46 and 155.38 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.61 : 464.46 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.61/464.46 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.61x = 464.46 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.61x = 72,166.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,166.63/309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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