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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 463.90 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 463.90 and 155.41 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 463.90 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/463.90 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 463.90 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 72,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,093.44/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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