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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 464.13 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 464.13 and 155.48 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 464.13 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/464.13 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 464.13 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 72,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,160.61/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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